Whaling blubber spade







Measurements
length: 51 1/2"
head: 11"
blade: 5 1/2"
edge width: 4 1/2"
socket: 5 1/4"
shaft: 40"
weight: 2 lbs 4.8 oz

Early 20th century blubber cutting spade. Haft is a replacement made from silver maple wood - the original haft would have been up to 20 feet long. This shorter haft is much easier to display, and if you're going to use this to butcher a whale I want you to get the full experience VERY up close and personal.